Obituaries

Arvie Smith

Arvie Smith

Jun 16, 2013

Arvie E. Smith, 78, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Sunday June 16, 2013. He was born July 28, 1934. He was a long time resident of Poplar Bluff, Mo. Arvie was a member of the Second Baptist Church. He enjoyed hunting. Before retiring, Mr. Smith had worked as a carpenter for Greer Construction. He served in the Marine Corp during...

Doyle  Ray Sneed

Doyle Ray Sneed

Jun 10, 2013

Doyle Ray Sneed, 56, died June 10, 2013 in Poplar Bluff, Mo. He was born November 25, 1956 in Muncie, Ind. He was a member of the Green Forrest Church of Christ. Mr. Sneed loved music and was a D.J. at KLID radio station for several years. Mr. Sneed is survived by one son, Charles Ray Sneed of Missouri, and...

Norma Crowell

Norma Crowell

Jun 10, 2013

was born October 16, 1931 in Butler County, and was a lifetime resident. She was married to S. B. Crowell March 8, 1952 in Piggott, Ar. He Norma was a member of the Qulin Church of Christ. She was a homemaker who enjoyed painting, crocheting, yard sales, and quilting. She is survived by two sons, Douglas E. Crowell of Casseyville,...

Novella  Ruth Boyer

Novella Ruth Boyer

Jun 10, 2013

Novella Ruth Boyer the only child of Arthur and Dorothy Welborn of Bloomfield Missouri was born on July 14, 1926. She graduated from Dexter High School and Bluff Business College. She met the love of her life, Charles Boyer and they married November 23, 1946. They made their home in Poplar Bluff and are members of the Catholic Church. Novella...

Fred Palmer

Fred Palmer

May 23, 2013

Fred E. Palmer, 73, died May 23, 2013 in Poplar Bluff, Mo. He was born January 4, 1940 in Butler County. He was of the Protestant faith. Mr. Palmer served in the U.S. Army during the Viet Nam Conflict. He was a life time member of the V.F.W. and a member of the American Legion. While still able he enjoyed...

Jerry  Dale Gross

Jerry Dale Gross

Mar 31, 2013

Jerry Dale Gross, 70, of Wappapello, Mo. died March 31, 2013 in Cape Girardeau, Mo. He was born April 25, 1942 in St. Louis, Mo. He was a long time resident of Butler County. Mr. Gross was of the Baptist faith. He was a member of the Sons of American Legion Post 153, VFW Post 3416, and the Wappapello Eagles....

Evelyn  "Bonnie" Allison

Evelyn "Bonnie" Allison

Mar 28, 2013

She was a long time resident of Poplar Bluff, Mo. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church. She was married to Ralph Allison. He survives. Mrs. Allison was a self-employed physical therpist. She attended Penn.State University and University of Pennsylvania. She enjoyed sports and music. Also surviving are one son, Lee Allison of New York City, New...

John  R. Murphy

John R. Murphy

Mar 28, 2013

John R. Murphy, 86, died March 28, 2013 in Poplar Bluff, Mo. He was born October 2, 1926 in Dalgreen. Ill. He was a long time resident of Poplar Bluff. He owned and managerd several rental properties. He enjoyed being outside, taking care of his animals, and visiting with family and friends. Mr. Murphy is survived by one brother, Kenneth...

Hector  Manuel Salgado

Hector Manuel Salgado

Mar 18, 2013

Hector Manuel Salgado, 60, died March 18, 2013 in Poplar Bluff, Mo. He was born June 11,1952 in Manhattan, New York to Carmen and Hector Salgado. He was a school bus driver. He is survived by his daughter Megan Schister. He is also survived by Vicky Torrensin. The family wishes to thank everyone for their kindness. They will be having...

Elizabeth  J. Mclean

Elizabeth J. Mclean

Mar 13, 2013

Elizabeth J. McLean, 84, died Wednesday, March 13, 2013 in Poplar Bluff, Mo. She was born June 10, 1928 in Burbank, Mo. in Wayne County. Elizabeth was a longtime resident of Poplar Bluff. She was a member of the Community Church of Christ. She was a homemaker and enjoyed sewing, crocheting, gardening, canning, cooking for her family, and a member...

Elvie  J. Fann

Elvie J. Fann

Mar 13, 2013

Elvie J. Fann, 96, died Wednesday, March 13, 2013. He was born March 5, 1917 in Montgomery County Arkansas. He was a longtime resident of Ripley Co. He was of the Baptist faith. He married Mildred Pulliam in Senath Mo. January of 1943. She survives. Mr. Fann was a farmer. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and whittling. Also surviving are one...

Tokie Koonce

Tokie Koonce

Mar 10, 2013

Tokie Koonce, 89 died, March 10, 2013 at her residence in Poplar Bluff, Butler County. Tokie was a member of the Morgan Corner Pentecostal Church. She was a seamtress at the Florsheim Shoe Factory. She enjoyed sewing. Tokie is survived by one son, John Koonce; four grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Koonce....

Joe  Allen Sullivan

Joe Allen Sullivan

Mar 5, 2013

Joe Allen Sullivan, 57, died March 5, 2013 in Poplar Bluff, Mo. He was born Nov. 30, 1955 in Poplar Bluff, and was a lifetime resident. Mr. Sullivan was a Veteran of the United States Navy. He was employed with E-Z Way Delivery. Mr. Sullivan is survived by his mother, Wanda Sullivan of Poplar Bluff; one son, Chris Sullivan of...

Panagiotis Pashskis

Panagiotis Pashskis

Mar 5, 2013

Memphis, Tenn. Mr. Pashakis was born February 20, 1923 in Salmeniko, Greece. Mr. Pashakis was a member of the Greek Orthadox Church. He worked at the Grecian Steak House, helping in the kitchen. Mr. Pashakis is survived by two daughters, Thelma Katsaliros and husband Pete of Poplar Bluff, Mo., Georgia Zaharopoulos and husband Nick of Searcy, Ark.; five grandchildren and...

Eldon  D. Colclasure

Eldon D. Colclasure

Feb 17, 2013

Eldon D. Colclasure, 90, died February 17, 2013 in Poplar Bluff, Mo. He was born September 13, 1922 in Louisville, Ill. to Orion Clyde Colclasure and Lillian Belle Slattor Colclasure. He was a member of the First Christian Church. Mr. Colclasure married Roberta Brown in Poplar Bluff July 11, 1949. She survives. He served in the United States Air Force...

William Wright

William Wright

Feb 4, 2013

William Wright age 85, of Wappapello died Feburary 2, 2013 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Mr. Wright was born November 5, 1927 to Cora Markham Wright and Herbert Wright. William was a truck driver and a WWII army veteran. The family is planning a private service at a later date

Ella Mae Cordell Ruff

Ella Mae Cordell Ruff

Feb 4, 2013

Ella Cordell Ruff, 77, died Feb. 4, 2013 in Poplar Bluff, Mo. She was born May 11, 1935 in Qulin, Mo. to John C. Cordell and Gertreau Burkett Cordell. Ella was a longtime resident of Poplar Bluff. She was of the Pentecostal faith. Ella was a Home Health Aid and retired from Butler County Health Center. She was an ordained...

Mary K. "Haynes" Hendricks

Mary K. "Haynes" Hendricks

Jan 30, 2013

Mo. She was born October 2, 1931 in Broseley, Mo. She was a life time resident of Butler County. Mary was a member of the Southside Assembly of God Church. She was retired from nursing, having worked at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center and Oakdale Care Center. She enjoyed reading, traveling and her job. She married Robert Haynes in 1948....

Carl  Don Jenkins

Carl Don Jenkins

Jan 30, 2013

Carl D. Jenkins, 56, of Poplar Bluff died Wednesday, January 30, 2013 in St. Louis, Mo. He was born September 30, 1956 in Kennett, Mo. Mr. Fellowship General Baptist Church. Carl (Don) enjoyed playing the guitar and singing, watching Cardinal baseball, and was an Elvis Presley fan. He was married to Vicki M. Payne Jenkins. She survives. Also surviving are...

Ruth Hendrickson

Ruth Hendrickson

Jan 23, 2013

Ruth Hendrickson, 101, formerly of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died January 23, 2013 in Fenton, Mo. She was born June 22, 1911 in Gentry, Arkansas. She was a long time resident of Poplar Bluff. She was a member of the First Church of God. She was a retired nurse, working many years at Doctors Hospital. She owned and operated Tiny Tots...